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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the perfect blend of autumn flavors and cozy comfort, ideal for any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup melted butter or substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour can swap half with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine canned pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for the cinnamon swirl.
  5. Fill muffin cups halfway with pumpkin batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl, then top with more batter.
  6. Swirl the cinnamon mixture gently into the batter with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk for the glaze while muffins bake.
  9. Cool muffins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and drizzling with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use pure canned pumpkin puree for best results. Don’t overmix the batter for fluffy muffins.

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